Publications by authors named "Xian-Qun Zheng"
J Ethnopharmacol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The prevalence of colitis is increasing, and traditional treatments like Xihuang pill (XHP), a historical Chinese medicine, have shown promise due to their anti-inflammatory properties, but their specific effects and mechanisms are not fully understood.
- This study aimed to analyze the impact of XHP on colitis using a mouse model, assessing various health markers such as colon length, mucus barrier permeability, and levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines after administering different doses of XHP.
- Results suggested that XHP improved weight loss and reduced colon shortening in colitis mice, indicating its potential therapeutic effects and prompting further investigation into its mechanisms of action.
